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Finally, we have (some) snow! And hopefully, it's enough to add some insulation for fragile perennials, shrubs and even established trees. It's brutally cold but oh so beautiful!     Every season, nature treats us to a masterpiece. In Spring, the palette is pastel with the first flush of the pale green of leaves about… Continue reading We may be in a deep freeze but… →

  The past week was spent planting bulbs...and more bulbs...665. Thankfully, Jamie was here to do the hard part...the digging! And the weather...what can I say? It felt more like summer than fall. Since it's so mild out, I hesitated about planting the bulbs; however, I received boxes of bulbs from the suppliers a couple… Continue reading Fall 2023 Bulb Plan… →

It looks like I did something wrong...no surprise...this is technology, after all!  I heard from many of you that the photos did not come through on the blog...I will try to send them again. xox Judy❤️  

    It's freezing outside, and many of us are running frantically with last-minute errands. My wish for you is a cozy seat in front of the fire, a glass of bubbly, your favourite treats and time to relax before the magic begins... For me, that will mean binging on season 3 of "Emily in Paris"...… Continue reading “Warm” Wishes… →

I smiled when I read that Benjamin Moore chose Raspberry Blush as the colour of the year 2023. If I hadn't been in London this summer, I would have been shocked to see this; however, this coral colour was everywhere (so much so I was tempted to buy a cashmere sweater set in coral until… Continue reading Colour of the year… →

I spent eight glorious days in London this past July.  It was so good to be travelling again despite all the dire warnings of flight cancellations, delays and lost luggage.  Thankfully, I didn't experience any of those problems...it was clear sailing (flying) across the Atlantic. The only hick-up was the weather...we were in London for… Continue reading London when it sizzles… →

As I look out into my garden today, I'm fully aware that fall is just around the corner.  The leaves haven't really started to turn colour yet, but the annuals and perennials are fizzling out.  The ground is dry and cracked, and as I move the hose around, I'm reminded that we have no control… Continue reading The Garden in Summer… →

I remember my mom watching the soap opera, "As The World Turns." It aired at 1:00 pm, just as I would be heading back to school after the lunch break. I'm sure she couldn't wait for her kids to get out of her hair to enjoy a few minutes of escape in her otherwise hectic… Continue reading As the world turns… →